Bentonville woman fined $10,000 and placed on probation for realty scheme...
BENTONVILLE -- A Bentonville woman was placed on probation and fined $10,000 after she was convicted in connection with a scheme to purchase a home for $800,000 using cryptocurrency.
View ArticleFormer Lowell cop guilty of child sex charges, gets less than a year in jail...
FAYETTEVILLE -- A former Lowell police officer pleaded guilty to sex charges involving minors Friday in Washington County Circuit Court.
View ArticlePODCAST: Voice of the Baylor Bears John Morris, weekend predictions
Baylor play-by-play announcer John Morris joins the show to talk about the matchup with the Razorbacks on Saturday, then Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman give their predictions for football games around...
View ArticleMen plead guilty to battery in Springdale shooting, get 40 years in prison
FAYETTEVILLE -- Two men pleaded guilty in Washington County Circuit Court on Friday to first-degree battery and committing a terroristic act, related to a shooting incident in two years ago in Springdale.
View ArticleEmerson guilty of leaving crash that killed former police officer
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayetteville man pleaded guilty Friday to leaving the scene of a crash that killed a retired Fayetteville police officer last year.
View ArticleSpringdale mayor proposes ‘conservative and cautious’ city budget as revenues...
SPRINGDALE -- Officials are projecting a slight increase in city revenue for 2024, prompting Mayor Doug Sprouse to propose what he described as a "conservative and cautious" budget to the City Council...
View ArticleState Board of Corrections votes to approve new prison for Franklin County
FORT SMITH -- Arkansas Board of Corrections members said Friday they understand residents' concerns about a new prison coming to Charleston, then voted 6-0 to approve the Franklin County site.
View ArticleDiversity of housing options emphasized at Bentonville City Council/Planning...
BENTONVILLE -- The city is being urged to diversify the types of housing being built to keep up with demand as part of a project focused on guiding the city's growth.
View ArticleFort Smith native Miss America 2024 Madison March hosts fourth annual race in...
FORT SMITH -- Miss America 2024 Madison Marsh is returning to her hometown to host a race and fall festival aimed at raising money for pancreatic cancer research and awareness efforts.
View ArticleBooneville clinches No. 2 seed from 3A-1 Conference with win
LAVACA -- The Booneville Bearcats wrapped up a 9-1 regular season with a dominant 49-6 win over Lavaca on Friday night at Hobbs Memorial Stadium.
View ArticleFayetteville’s Gallardo-Lopez wins 6A boys race, while Bentonville earns...
HOT SPRINGS -- Alan Gallardo-Lopez was determined not to become the second fiddle again.
View ArticleTigers finish perfect run in 7A-West
BENTONVILLE -- With a No. 1 seed in the Class 7A state playoffs already in hand, Bentonville didn't show any letdown Friday night.
View ArticleRogers rolls to victory over Rogers Heritage
ROGERS -- Rogers quickly disposed of Rogers Heritage on a cold and rainy night to end the regular season.
View ArticlePHOTOS: Field of Honor setup in Bentonville
Rotarians set up for the annual Field of Honor display for Veterans Day at Catalyst Church in Bentonville. The group plans a Veterans Day ceremony and lunch at noon Monday.
View ArticleOPINION| RICK FIRES: Predicting the champions for high school football playoffs
The regular season for high school football is over, and the playoffs begin this week at locations throughout the state.
View ArticleRate of rape prosecutions up 350% since 2015 in Benton and Washington...
FAYETTEVILLE -- The rate of prosecutions for rape in Benton and Washington counties combined has risen by more than 350% over the past nine years, according to data provided by local prosecutors.
View ArticleBenton County expansion completed, allowing dispatchers to respond to crises...
BENTONVILLE -- Janelle Jessen sat behind eight screens at a "very nice and comfortable" workstation Wednesday as she answered emergency calls.
View ArticleQuestions remain in Fayetteville’s elections, timing of Sunday alcohol sales
FAYETTEVILLE -- There's still plenty to sort out about the results from Election Day.
View ArticleDivorces granted in Washington, Benton counties
The following divorces granted were recorded Oct. 31-Nov. 6 in the Benton and Washington county clerks' offices:
View Article12 couples apply for marriage licenses in Sebastian County
The following marriage license applications were recorded Oct. 29-Nov. 4 in the Sebastian County Clerk's Office.
View ArticleDivorces granted in Crawford, Sebastian counties
The following divorces granted were recorded in the Crawford and Sebastian county clerks' offices Oct. 29-Nov. 4.
View ArticleTwo deaths, string of pedestrian-vehicle accidents cast cloud over Fort Smith
Editor's note: This is the first installment in a two-part series examining pedestrian safety in Fort Smith.
View ArticleDeck the halls
Kimberly Moore (right) of Goshen shops with her daughter Ella Claire Moore Saturday at the Goshen Farmers Market holiday market at the Goshen Community Center. The market season is May through October....
View ArticleFall markets open
Stacy Boisrond models her hand-made bracelets Saturday at the first fall farmer's market in downtown Rogers. Fall markets will be held Nov. 23 and Dec. 7 and will feature lots of holiday items for...
View ArticleBoard of Directors to hear presentation on smart meters, discuss impact of...
FORT SMITH -- The Board of Directors will hear a presentation on citywide water meter replacement when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Blue Lion, 101 North 2nd Street.
View ArticleGreenwood City Council voices opposition to prison in Franklin County
GREENWOOD -- Greenwood City Council members voiced their opposition against the state's plan to build a prison near Charleston during their meeting Thursday.
View ArticleWashington County restaurant inspections
Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination,...
View ArticleMarriage licenses issued in Washington County, Oct. 21 to Nov. 6
The following marriage license applications were recorded Oct. 21-Nov. 6 in the Washington County Clerk's Office.
View ArticleBenton County Planning Board tables proposed Decatur quarry expansion
BENTONVILLE -- The Benton County Planning Board put a proposed expansion of a red dirt/limestone quarry on hold after residents expressed concern about how it may impact their lives.
View ArticleFour Rogers City Council candidates prepare for runoffs in early December
ROGERS -- Four candidates for Rogers City Council will continue to court voters after not getting enough votes Tuesday to claim victory.
View ArticleBenton County restaurant inspections
Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination,...
View ArticleNeighbors express concerns over plan for one-acre estate lots on 40-acre...
FARMINGTON -- A request to rezone 40 acres in town has some neighbors concerned about traffic and drainage issues that could come with a new residential development.
View ArticleBenton County marriage licenses issued Oct. 10-16
The following marriage license applications were recorded Oct. 31-Nov. 6 in the Benton County Clerk's Office:
View ArticleGreenwood councilman plans to propose new ordinances to prevent fire deaths
GREENWOOD -- Following two destructive fires in Greenwood last week, members of the City Council are now looking for new ways to prevent similar events.
View ArticleCrawford law enforcement leading Women’s Clothing Drive
VAN BUREN -- A new effort to help women in need, led by personnel at the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, is underway.
View ArticleStreet safety requires ‘all of us working together,’ Fort Smith police...
FORT SMITH -- More than half of the residents in this community are pessimistic when it comes to the safety of Fort Smith streets, according to a survey conducted by city officials.
View ArticleRogers teen accused of shooting her boyfriend because she believed he was...
ROGERS -- A Rogers teen is accused of shooting her boyfriend.
View ArticleFort Smith police investigate report of shots fired
The Fort Smith Police Department is investigating a shooting incident reported Saturday on Northview Drive.
View ArticlePODCAST: Analyzing Arkansas' 72-67 loss to Baylor, football talk
On today's Hawgs Sports Network Daily Podcast, Anthony Kristensen returns from Dallas to give his report on the Hogs' loss to the Bears on Friday, then Christina Long joins to talk some Razorback...
View ArticleOzark eighth-grader to compete in National Civics Bee Championship on Tuesday
OZARK -- An Ozark Junior High student will compete Tuesday in the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C.
View ArticleUA System trustees continue presidential search discussions but take no action
The University of Arkansas System board of trustees met again in executive session Monday to discuss the next president of the system, but took no action.
View ArticleBella Vista museum seeks public’s help as it looks to beef up security after...
BELLA VISTA -- The Bella Vista Historical Museum is seeking the public's help in enhancing security at the facility after a recent burglary.
View ArticleUniversity of Arkansas at Fort Smith’s annual Toy Toss returns Tuesday
FORT SMITH -- The annual Toy Toss returns to the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Tuesday during the UAFS men's basketball game at Stubblefield Center.
View ArticleCourt hearing nears for man beaten by Crawford County police in viral video
VAN BUREN -- A court hearing next week will focus on a mental evaluation of the man who was beaten as he was being arrested in a 2022 Crawford County incident, part of which was captured in a bystander...
View ArticleHigginbotham, Henson head into Dec. 3 runoff election over Centerton City...
CENTERTON -- City residents will head back to the polls for a runoff election to fill the City Council's Ward 2, Position 1 seat.
View ArticleGov. Sanders makes a return Veterans Day visit to a school for veterans in...
GENTRY -- Gov. Sarah Sanders has now spent both of her Veterans Days as governor visiting a western Benton County school for former service members -- the University of Health and Performance, which...
View ArticleCrystal Bridges offers peek at expansion expected to increase building space...
BENTONVILLE -- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art officials announced details of the facility's impending expansion with a hard-hat tour and member scoop on Monday, the 13th anniversary of the...
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